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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1973

Page

11

Indy 500 qualifiers spotlight money and speed at Indy

Steve Krisiloff grinds to seventh and Jimmy Caruthers to ninth in time trials as 14 top teams backed by deep budgets loom over the field. Rutherford tops at 198.413 mph. Donahue, Penske McLaren trio, Andretti, Granatelli, and McRae anchor the strong front sections. Krisiloff and Caruthers join a field dominated by well funded outfits with the race Monday morning start in sight.

Indianapolis Steve Krisiloff Jimmy Caruthers Victory Lane Krisiloff Caruthers Gulf McLaren Johnny Rutherford Peter Revson Bobby Unser Jerry Grant Wally Dallenbach Dan Gurney Mark Donahue Roger Penske Sunoco McLaren Gary Bettenhausen Bobby Allison Parnelli Jones Mario Andretti al Unser Joe Leonard Andy Granatelli Andreotti Savage Gordon Johncock New Zealand Graham McRae

Pro Scout Causesey Sees Myriad Flaws In Baseball Development

Kansas City scout Wayne Causey told Decatur Lions Club that many American players fail to reach potential due to weak coaching in high school and college. He cited Condredge Holloway and Johnny Simmons as examples of how football can derail baseball talent. He warned about lost major league value as players mature in college and sports diversify.

Kansas City Royal Wayne Causey Decatur Lions Club Causey Condredge Holloway Tennessee Johnny Simmons Auburn Dave Trevino Bill Rudolph Calhoun Junior College Mat Shirley Austin Larry Mote Larry Martin Junior College Steve McQueen Decatur Southeastern Horse Center Ed Shelton McQueen Shelton Danny Angel Sheffield Roland Atkins Atkins

Designated Hitters Shine In AL Roundup

DHs powered AL games with Carlos May and Sal Bando delivering three-run homers. May led White Sox past Angels 5-3, Bando boosted A’s to 8-4 over Rangers. Yankee DH Jim Hart, Cepeda, Oliva contributed in other wins. rain paused Indians Orioles.

Associated Press Carlos May Sal Bando May Chicago White Sox California Angels Oakland A’s Texas Rangers White Sox Chicago Bill Singer New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Jim Ray Hart Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Orlando Cepeda Minnesota Tony Oliva Twins

Girls Demand Little League Access Sparks Nationwide Debate

Ten year old Jenny Fulles wrote to the White House protesting Little League rules barring girls. Carolyn King in Michigan and Yvonne Burch in North Carolina also faced exclusion, drawing threats of court action. Little League officials defend the rules citing safety and a medical report, while considering a separate girls league.

Jenny Fulles Mill Valley Calif White House Nixon Office of Civil Rights Jenny Ypsilanti Mich Carolyn King Supreme Court Concord N.C Yvonne Burch Schenectady N Y Sheila O’donnell Sheila Robert Sirrat Little League Carolyn Stirrat

Cage Camp Preparations At C M Newton Camp

Decatur basketball coach Earl Morris and Austin coach Joe Jones work on camp setup for the C M Newton Basketball Camp. Morris hands Tony Woodall a camp shirt while Jones reviews instructions with Huel Harris.

C. M. Newton Jones Huel Harris

Bama Camp Here Three Summer Sessions Headed by C M Newton

Alabama coach C M Newton will run three boys basketball camps for grades 3 through 9 this summer in Gadsden Florence and Decatur. Camps run June 4-9 in Gadsden June 18-23 in Florence and June 25-30 in Decatur with Alabama assistants and local coaches assisting.

Alabama C. M Newton Decatur Gadsden Florence Gadsden High School Disque Bradshaw and Coffee Austin

Decatur Camp Seeks Players for Swinging Femininity Staff

Swings For Femininity will be staff members at Decatur. Camp runs 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily with on court training in offense and defense, film study, intrasquad games, and included insurance shirts milk and soft drinks. Children must have a physical and bring gym shoes shorts T shirts and a basketball.

Decatur Newton Box K. University Ala Morris Jones

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